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EspañolReal Madrid's Gonzalo steps in for the injured Kylian Mbappé, while Vinicius Jr. remains sidelined by a suspension despite traveling with the team. The match marks the Champions League playoff return at the Bernabéu.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho is also absent, having received a red card during the first leg. The Portuguese side aims to overturn the 0-1 deficit from the previous encounter.